I know the Billboard charts are like poison to many, but Taylor is making some major dents in some all-time records this year.
With Fearless (Taylor's Version) debuting at number 1, she now has nine consecutive number 1 studio albums (tied for 3rd all-time). The record is 11 and she could tie or surpass that in the next year once the other re-releases get released.
She also has had nine consecutive studio albums debut at number 1. The record is 10, which she would likely topple in the next 12 months.
The Monkees are the only band to ever have four number 1 albums in the same calendar year, and with two already this year (Evermore back in January, Fearless now), she is poised to tie the record if she does as expected and releases two more re-releases in 2021. And if she would write, record and release a brand new album this year as well, she could end with five this year and get the record.
What's insane is the most cumulative weeks at number 1 on the album charts. She is now tied with Garth Brooks for 3rd all-time with 52 weeks total, with Elvis in 2nd place at 67, and the Beatles still lapping the field with 132 (
). I don't see how anyone ever comes close to that Beatles total. It feels like Gretzky's point total in hockey, where the lead is so insurmountable that the idea of anyone ever topping it is laughable.